Founding Farmers Blog

We love hosting our annual derby festivities to celebrate what the Kentucky Derby is famous for… the horses, the hats, and of course, the booze.  Come join us at Founding Farmers DC to salute America’s Greatest Race from April 29th through May 5th.

Theeyyyy’reeee baaaacckkk! Last weekend, The George Washington University Undergraduate Honey Bee Research Laboratory and Apiary team welcomed their first delivery of honey bees to DC for the season. For the seventh year in a row, Founding Farmers is thrilled to support the largest urban apiary in DC, and the amazing undergraduate urban beekeeping research project headed up by Dr.

As a farmer-owned company, supporting our team and our local community is built into our DNA. So, when one of our own builds a local, homegrown cycling team that needs support, we’re all in.  For the second year in a row, Farmers Restaurant Group is happy to back a local, homegrown elite cycling squad registered as a USA Cycling Domestic Elite Team.

Founding Farmers King of Prussia was honored to participate in the Hogs & Honeys Foundation for Kids 2019 Spring Fling this past Saturday, March 30th. The non-profit is celebrating 15 years of gathering together to help disadvantaged children throughout the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania area, and we couldn’t be more proud to support such a great cause. 

Spring has made its way to the DC area, and with it comes America’s favorite pastime. Opening Day at Nationals Park is next Thursday, March 28th. Join us for a tasty and hassle-free Opening Day matchup between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets.  Founding Farmers Reston Station is the perfect place to dodge the long lines and crowds at Nationals Park and Metro directly to the game.

Founding Farmers is once again celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. We have a full week of special Irish whiskey’s, cocktails, and beers that are sure to please.  From those reveling in Irish history and appreciation to those just coming in for some great whiskey, beer, and cocktails, and everyone in between, Founding Farmers is a great place to be on St.

Since launching Our Last Straw in June, Founding Farmers Co-Owner Dan Simons has continued to collaborate with local businesses and legislators to eliminate the distribution of plastic straws across the DMV.

*Update: We are thrilled to announce that Founding Farmers King of Prussia’s participation in Restaurant Week helped raise over $54,000 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia… more than double the monies raised last year!

The 53rd annual Super Bowl is almost here. Have you figured out your food plans? Whether you are rooting for the New England Patriots or the LA Rams, or you are really just a super fan of the annual halftime show or the awesome game-day ads, you are probably starting to plan where you are going to be for the big game on February 3rd– and what you are going to eat.

Every day, our chefs and baristas are whipping up wholesome, delicious food and drink in our kitchens and behind our counters for our local Northern Virginia area friends and neighbors to enjoy.